CXI propositions concerning the ministry and government of the ChurchCXI propositions concerning the ministerie and government of the Church

If it further happen (which God forbid) that the Magistrate do so far abuse his authority, that he doth straitly forbid what Christ hath ordained; yet the constant and faithful servants of Christ, will resolve and determine with themselves, that any extremities are rather to be undergone, then that they should obey such things, and that we ought to obey God rather then men; yea they will not leave off to perform all the parts of their office, being ready in the mean time to render a reason of their practise to every one that demandeth it, but specially unto the Magistrate, (as was said before.)

If it further happen (which God forbid) that the Magistrate do so farre abuse his authority, that hee doth straitly forbid what Christ hath ordained; yet the constant and faithfull servants of Christ, will resolve and determine with themselves, that any extremities are rather to be undergone, then that they should obey such things, and that wee ought to obey God rather then men; yea they will not leave off to performe all the parts of their office, being ready in the mean time to render a reason of their practise to every one that demandeth it, but specially unto the Magistrate, (as was said before.)